| Synchronized swimming at the XXVII Summer Universiade | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | various |
| Dates | July 5, 2013 – July 9, 2013 |
Synchronized swimming was contested at the 2013 Summer Universiade from July 5 to 9 in Kazan, Russia. [1] Synchronized swimming will be making its debut at the 2013 Summer Universiade.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Russia (RUS)* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 |  Japan (JPN) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Italy (ITA) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 |  Hungary (HUN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 United States (USA) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (5 entries) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
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